The Contrarian Capitalist Podcast

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Today’s guest is Simon Hunt of Simon’s Substack.Simon Hunt Strategic Services (SHSS) has over 40 Years of consultancy services and over 3- Years in China provides valuable and often contrarian insights on the global economy, China, and the copper industry.SHSS provides regular reports on the evolving global economy including China and how these changes impact copper.AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCASTALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.This podcast episode covers:* Israel v Iran latest as well as any regime change having to come from within* China/Russia/Iran internal politics* Iran is a critical logistical hub, including a newly opened railway between China and Iran* USA target is to destroy the BRICS group of nations before they destroy USA hegemony* 2009 Brooking Institue Report* Russia/Ukraine/NATO* Spain’s implementation of capital controls* EU physically entering Ukraine* Short term cycles and double-digit bond yields likely in the years ahead* Weather manipulation* Gold, food, water and electricity will be the ways to help protect yourself and your family moving forwardsContact InformationSimon Hunt and Simon’s Substack (new).Simon Hunt Strategic Services on LinkedINX = Simon HuntMap of US Bases in Europe/Asia and the PacificSourceALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.CC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s guest is Will Tanner, Co-Founder of The American Tribune.‘‘Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire’’AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCASTALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.This podcast episode covers:* Iran, Israel, the USA and current affairs* USA, China, their hatred of each other and why* Opium Wars and the hoovering up the silver* The advantages of colonialism and colonist rule* USA and Soviet Union helping to destroy countries and continents thorough ideology* Why and how race communism is worse than a nuclear bomb* King Leopold II, Belgium and the Congo* French Indochina* Rhodesia/Zimbabwe* South Africa and how/why it is more dangerous than Somalia at the moment* The truth about Nelson Mandela* A great book recommendation* And so much moreContact InformationPlease do connect Will Tanner. You can find him on Substack at The American Tribune. On X at TAmTrib and also in person on X at Will_Tanner_1.Other articles and points of note:King Hochschild’s Hoax - The American ConservativeThe Case for Colonialism : Gilley, Bruce: Amazon.co.uk: Books (not an affiliate link)Chinese scientists, accused of smuggling biological matter into the US, will stay in jailThe £30 million Dorset estate that comes with a 200-year-old mansion, a cricket ground, a nature reserve and an entire village | Country LifeSilver standard - WikipediaNelson Mandela Was a Communist Terrorist, Not a SaintThe Age of Federalism: Elkins, Stanley, McKitrick, Eric: 9780195093810: Amazon.com: Books (not an affiliate link) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.comToday’s guest is Dr Anas Alhajji of Energy Outlook Advisors' Newsletter and the Daily Energy Report . Dr Anas Alhajji writes about energy markets outlooks, energy policy, and the impact of disruptive technologies on energy markets. He is the Managing Partner at Energy Outlook Advisors.AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCASTNB - This was recorded on the morning of Tuesday 17th June 2025.This podcast episode covers:* Why Iran will NOT close the Strait of Hormuz* Trump’s very strange tweet about evacuating Tehran (the capital city)* Why you should ignore what the Mainstream Media is saying* Regime Change and the overall implications of such a thing happening (and why any change has to come from within)* Why it is in Iran and Israels interests to not destroy the multiple nuclear facilities* Geopolitical complications of such a regime change event occurring* Gas shortages in Egypt as a result of Israel’s recent actions* And much moreContact InformationPlease do connect with Anas Alhajji and the Energy Outlook Advisors' Newsletter. You can find Dr Anas Alhajji on X, at Attaqa.net and also at the Daily Energy Report .Dr Anas Alhajji also appears frequently on Macro Voices with Erik Townsend. You can find Macro Voices here.ALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.CC

Today’s podcast guest is Don Durrett of Don’s Newsletter and of goldstockdata.com.AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCASTIt was an absolute pleasure to have Don Durrett back on the show. We covered a lot of subjects, including:* Don’s views on where the price of Gold and Silver is going* The levels to watch out for the Gold & Silver ratio* Why Don believes that Newmont Mining should be a 5 bagger (and what this means for other potential mining companies)* 2 other mining companies that have been in the news recently (and what happened)* Why there is such a thing as a ‘bad sell’* Don’s ideal exit strategies with regards to mining stocks* Why you NEED to have an exit strategy for your mining stocks* What Trump’s tariffs mean for the American middle class* And moreContact InformationYou can find Don Durrett, at Don’s Newsletter, X, at www.goldstockdata.com and also on YouTube.Don Durrett - The 1 main belief you need for investing/speculating in mining stocks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s podcast guest is Kai Hoffmann. Kai is a prominent figure in the junior mining and resource investment sector, with a multifaceted career spanning media, finance, and corporate leadership.Contrarian Capitalist Podcast on I TunesIn this wide-ranging episode, we explore:* The state of the German economy* Poor energy policies* 1 reason why the DAX is reaching all-time highs* What Kai thinks will happen in Germany in the next 5 years* Silver touching $36 and if it has broken out of its recent pattern* How Kai assesses and manages risk when it comes to mining/investing in miners* 3 opportunities of the coming financial apocalypseNB - None of this is financial advice. This is for educational purposes only!In Gold We Trust Report Pages 365 - 383 for the Bitcoin/Gold charts and graphsA massive thank you to Kai for taking time out to have a chat. You can connect with Kai/Soar Financial using the links below.Connect with Kai HoffmannYouTube = Soar FinanciallyWebsite = Soar FinancialX = Kai HoffmannGerman Mining Conference in Frankfurt, Germany = Home - Deutsche GoldmesseALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.CC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s podcast guest is Shailesh Kumar, MBA of The Astute Investor's Calculus. Shailer is a former management consultant and an entrepreneur with multiple exits. With 25+ years perfecting small-cap value investing, he brings exclusive, high-growth strategies for building wealth.In this wide-ranging episode, we explore:* Why you MUST have a process!* Portfolio management/risk management strategies* Figuring out a fair value of a company* Why understanding the company can help you to invest effectively* The importance of having end goals* 1 key attribute when it comes to investingNB - We are NOT financial advisor. This his content has been produced for educational purposes only. This is not to be constituted as investment advice in any way.Please do check out and subscribe to Shailesh Kumar, MBA, The Astute Investor's Calculus and you can also find Shailesh on XExtra Articles to check outThe next Berkshire Hathaway?How To Build Portfolio Resilience When Macro Shocks Destroy ValuationsALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.CCNew Referral ProgrammeRefer 1 friend, then you will automatically receive a FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE TO GOLD + SILVER INVESTING.Refer 3 friends and get 1-month complementary subscription.Refer 5 friends and get 3-month complementary subscription.If you had already referred a friend(s) then you should have automatically received the referral awards. If there are any issues, then please do DM me and apologies in advance if there are teething issues as a result of Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.comToday’s guest is Roger Pielke Jr., a political scientist and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he explores the intersection of science, policy, and decision-making. I-TUNES PODCAST LINKHe’s the author of influential books like The Honest Broker and The Climate Fix and writes the popular Substack newsletter The Honest Broker!Roger is known for challenging conventional thinking on climate policy, scientific integrity, and even sports governance—making him one of the most original voices in modern public discourse.In this wide-ranging episode, we explore:* The intertwining of energy policy and politics* The potential regulation of the scientific community* Why the 2030 and 2050 timescales do not necessarily work for energy policies* The re-thinking of the way we phase energy challenges* Why the democratic political system is likely holding back long-term energy policies* Hurricanes* Why energy policies can be in direct conflict with economics* Have we seen peak coal? * What Roger would do if he were in charge of worldwide energy policy* And much morePlease do and connect with Roger Pielke Jr./The Honest Broker as his work helps us to understand what is going on in the world with regards to energy policy.Other articlesA lot of other articles were mentioned throughout the course of this conversation. You can find them below.ALL podcasts are released to PAID SUBSCRIBERS first. To gain early access to all podcasts before the general public (and other benefits too) then please consider becoming a paid subscriber by using the button below.Thank you in advance for becoming a Paid Subscriber/Founding Member.CCNew Referral ProgrammeRefer 1 friend, then you will automatically receive a FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE TO GOLD + SILVER INVESTING.Refer 3 friends and get 1-month complementary subscription.Refer 5 friends and get 3-month complementary subscription.If you had already referred a friend(s) then you should have automatically received the referral awards. If there are any issues, then please do DM me and apologies in advance if there are teething issues as a result of Substack.

Today’s podcast guest is Mike Qu from MyBirthAbroad.com. Mike Qu is an International Family Man. Mike and his wife have worked together to help to grow their family (and their Plan B options) through Birth Citizenship. Doing this has helped to give his family more options and will also help for future generations too.In this episode we explore:* How to ap… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s podcast guest is Clem Chambers.Clem Chambers is a leading technology innovator with a proven track record in the tech and financial services sectors. He has been involved in the software industry for over 40 years as a pioneer of computer games, multimedia, and the internet.Clem is founder of the upcoming finance site aNEWfn.com and is the found… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe